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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scholar is quoted in the opening of Book 2 of Essays: Essay #1?
(a) Terrence.
(b) Kant.
(c) Hume.
(d) Smith.

2. Montaigne's secretary favorably compares their lodgings in Rome to what location?
(a) The Saucer.
(b) The Gold Vase.
(c) The Gilded Lilly.
(d) The Rose.

3. The historical essay near the end of Book 2 of Essays centers around what ancient civilization?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Persians.
(d) The Greeks.

4. The baths that Montaigne discusses are notable for being what?
(a) Public.
(b) Heated.
(c) Rejuvinative.
(d) Sulfurous.

5. Why did Montaigne write his travel journals?
(a) For wide publication.
(b) For personal use.
(c) For his wife.
(d) As notes for a novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guiseppe was skilled in what area?

2. Montaigne says that the Roman dishes are superior to French dishes made of what?

3. What does Montaigne believe about action and words?

4. Montaigne's perspective causes him to focus on what?

5. What important female leader was a native of Montaigne's nation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Montaigne undertake his travels?

2. What is Montaigne's general perspective?

3. What disappointed Montaigne in Rome?

4. What does Montaigne admit about himself?

5. What influences may have caused Montaigne to have a greater respect for women?

6. What qualities interest Montaigne about public water?

7. What was Montaigne interested in learning about in Trent?

8. What are some of the powers that Roman baths are reputed to have?

9. Describe the course of Montaigne's journey described in Travel Journal: Chapter 15.

10. Why do the Genoese keep Guiseppe locked up?

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